cowpea fermented meat recipe

How to Make Stuffed Beans with Pork: A Complete Guide

Stuffed beans with pork, a beloved dish in many Asian households, combines tender beans with savory, juicy meat. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients: 20 long beans (ends trimmed), 200g ground pork, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 chopped green onion, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp cornstarch.

Steps:

1. Prepare the filling: Mix ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, salt, pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir until sticky; set aside.

2. Stuff the beans: Carefully stuff the pork mixture into each bean using a small spoon or your fingers. Gently press to seal.

3. Cook: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed beans seam-side down. Pan-fry for 3–4 minutes until golden.

4. Steam: Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 8–10 minutes until the pork is cooked through.

5. Finish: Uncover, increase heat slightly, and cook off excess liquid. Drizzle with extra sesame oil and garnish with more green onions.

Serve hot as a appetizer or side dish. The beans stay crisp, while the pork filling bursts with flavor—perfect with steamed rice!